Here’s a simple, hearty smoked sausage and corn slow cooker recipe that’s easy to throw together and full of flavor:
Ingredients (4–6 servings)
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces (Andouille, Kielbasa, or your favorite smoked sausage)
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 4 ears or 2 bags frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the slow cooker
- Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and corn to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add sausage and seasoning
- Place sliced smoked sausage on top of the vegetables.
- Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over everything.
- Cook
- Low setting: 4–6 hours
- High setting: 2–3 hours
- The sausage will be tender and the corn cooked through.
- Finish
- Stir in butter if desired for extra richness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve
- Great on its own, over rice, or with crusty bread.
Tips & Variations
- Add potatoes or baby potatoes for a more filling meal.
- Add a can of diced tomatoes for extra flavor and moisture.
- For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
If you want, I can give a super quick 2-hour version that uses fewer ingredients but still comes out flavorful and tender.
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